Drake has put the Albanian Eagle on screen once again. In the new music video for Future’s “Ya Hit”, the Canadian rapper wears a large diamond pendant in the shape of the double-headed Eagle on his chain. In one shot he lifts it in front of his face, filling the frame. “Ya Hit”, which brings… Continue reading Drake wears the Albanian Eagle again, this time in diamonds
Aleksander Nilaj, the Albanian immigrant behind one of the Bronx’s busiest food pantries, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on October 13, at the very place he had gone to follow the rules. He was taken into custody while attending his immigration hearing at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan. He is now held… Continue reading ICE Detains Bronx Albanian Who Fed 8,000 a Month
In 1997, they carried placards asking “Hello Europe, where are you?” In 2026, they carried a banner the size of a building: “In the name of the people, declare them innocent!” Same city. Same date. Twenty-nine years apart. On October 1, 1997, thousands of University of Prishtina students marched peacefully through the city under Slobodan… Continue reading 29 Years Later, Prishtina Marches Again on October 1
Mira Murati, the former Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI, has secured a major multi-year strategic partnership between her artificial intelligence startup Thinking Machines Lab and U.S. tech giant Nvidia to develop advanced AI systems. Under the agreement, Nvidia will invest in Murati’s startup and provide next-generation processors that will power the training and operation of… Continue reading Albanian-Born Tech Leader Teams Up With Nvidia for Major AI Project
Albanian pianist Anila Aliu has achieved another remarkable milestone in her international career, winning first place at the prestigious “CCPA Concerto Competition” in Chicago. The annual event brings together outstanding classical music soloists from around the world, and this year, Aliu impressed the jury with her exceptional interpretation and artistic depth. As part of her… Continue reading Anila Aliu Wins Top Prize at Pianist Competition in Chicago
The Albanian community in Ireland has marked a historic moment with the opening of the first ever Albanian-language school in Dublin. The school officially started its activity on September 11, 2025, at Blanchardstown Library, Dublin 15, thanks to the initiative of the Albanian Book Lovers Club and its founders, Liljana Picari and Arjana Rama. The… Continue reading First Ever Albanian School Opens in Dublin!
Albania’s tourism sector is facing unexpected challenges this year, as nearly 150,000 fewer tourists from Kosovo visited the country—a drop of around 5% compared to 2024. Overall tourism growth is sluggish, rising just 3.5%, far below the double-digit increases seen in previous years. Economic experts warn that the combination of high prices, weak infrastructure, and… Continue reading Albania Loses Nearly 150,000 Tourists from Kosovo in 2025!
Elina Xhengo has written a new chapter in Albanian sports history. The javelin thrower achieved the biggest victory of her career by winning the gold medal at the prestigious Diamond League Final in Zurich. This marks her first-ever Diamond League gold, a triumph that secures her place among the world’s elite athletes. With an impressive… Continue reading Albanian Elina Xhengo Wins Gold in Javelin Throw!
Soldiers from the Oregon National Guard have returned home after a year-long deployment in Kosovo, where they successfully responded to one of the largest terrorist attacks in the country in recent years. A welcome-home ceremony was held at Camp Withycombe, where military leaders praised their role in safeguarding peace and building partnerships as part of… Continue reading American Troops Return from Kosovo After Facing One of the Country’s Largest Terror Attacks
Albania has experienced the largest population collapse in Europe, with over 500,000 people gone between 2011 and 2024, according to the latest Eurostat data. The country’s population fell by a staggering 18.2% in just 13 years — the steepest decline across the continent. The data paints a grim picture for several Balkan and Eastern European… Continue reading Albania Faces Europe’s Biggest Population Drop – Over Half a Million Gone
